From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

After another unsuccessful away trip, this one up north for a 2-1 lose to Burnley, Adam Drury and Jon discuss the changes made to the Watford squad and their affects on the teams performance, as the Hornets kick off their busy Christmas fixtures. In addtion, DCW talks to Not The Top 20's Ali Maxwell about how the championship is taking shape this season: are patterns forming, what are the chances...

After an exhilarating afternoon at Vicarage Road, Jon, Jas, Jordi and Mike got together outside a bustling Hornet Shop to discuss a thrilling Watford win. The boys discuss Tom Cleverley’s change of approach for the visit of West Brom, and run through how a tough game was won, with praise for not just the players, but for Tom’s pragmatic game management, too. A fabulous performance for a fun and fe...

DCW and Jason are joined by Opta's Matt Furniss for another delve into the data and a look at Watford's spectacularly bad record from attacking corners this season. We also work out how many away points we'll need to pick up if we're serious about getting into the play-offs, and we cast our eye towards January as we write our wish list for Gino. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Due to the posponed match away at Cardiff, here is a podcast to help fill a Watford gap in your weekend. In it we picking an XI of players who played less than 30 league games for Watford. Jon and Jason were joined by Matt Rowson, legendary Watford blogger, and they discuss the candiates deciding on who they would put in. There is also an interview with Neil Redfearn, yes he is picked. Neil played...

Were Watford held 0-0 at home to QPR or did the Golden Boys allow it? Jon, DCW, Paul from Denver and Adam Drury disucss the game. They also discuss how it might only be worth turning up at half time, how Tom Cleverley might still be searching for his best starting XI and when should we openly start saying the p word.... Play-offs? Problems continue to persist but COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast....

The fixture gods did not shine on Watford fans when a late November trip to Plymouth was announced, and got even worse with the move to the Friday evening. But the Hornets put in a great first half performance but couldn’t quite get it over the line after a very late goal from Andre Gray meant its was only 1 point a piece. Jon, Jordi and Kieran gathered post match to discuss how much risk was take...

On Tuesday evening, the club held one of their At Our Place events. This time in the media suite at Vicarage Road with some key players on the panel to answer fans quesions - Chairman & CEO Scott Duxbury, Head Coach Tom Cleverley, Academy Director Richard Johnson, Club Captain Dan Bachman, Sporting Director Gian Luca Nani and Alvaro Garcia-Romero - First-Team Head of Performance. Jon and Mike...

In 1968-69 Watford were crown champions of Division 3. This took them to the highest division they had ever played in - the then 'promiseland'. On this podcast, Jon talks to Colin Payne, Geoff Wicken and David Harrison, all memebers of the Watford treasury team, to hear all about their new book that chronicles the 1968-69 season through the memories of manager Ken Furphy. It of course includes the...

Friday night, under the lights and a Watford win - you can't beat it. On this week's FTRE we have a lot to talk about. First, Jon, Kieran, Jason and Jordi chat outside Vicarage Road, after the 1-0 home win against Oxford United. With a few faces, who we don't see much, being given a chance to shine by Tom Cleverley, there were a few players and performances to pick apart.  Then, before the ga...

In this extra midweek podcast, Mike talks about, and you'll hear, his chat with Helen Ward of Watford Women and George Valencia, co-founders of the Sound of Gol foundation, who have recently launched a new initiative with Watford. Helen discusses where we currently find Watford Women and George explains why Sound of Gol is so important to him. Plus, after an amazing away trip to Sheffield, the Bri...

Watford scored a rare SIX on the road and FOUR Vakoun Bayo goals made the LONG journey to Sheffield oh so worthwhile. Jon, Mike, Colin, DCW and Olly took the train to Sheffield to witness the match. With no clear idea of what Cleverley's plan would be, and they got even more confused when they saw the team annouced, the game, the performaces and especially the result, were a huge joyous surprise f...

In another edition of FTRE's data pods, once again, Jon and DCW sit down with Watford fan and Opta Stats Tsar, Matt Furniss to discuss how Watford's season is stacking up in numbers. How high is the press? How is Daniel Bachmann shaping up? Where is the biggest problem in the squad? The difference in home and away form. What should we expect from Daniel Jebbionson? And how do we generally feel abo...

After two defeats on the road, and yes I know you have had nightmare about the first one, the Hornets where backs t home and got the win against the visiting Blackburn. Long term listeners will be surprised to hear no John Eustace chat from Mike but he, along with DCW, Jordi and Jon discuss the penalty decision, the decision to see who would take it, the bold substitutions from Tom Cleverly as wel...

You know the score, you suffered through it and you might not listen to this podcast too soon. However, here it is. A 3-0 defeat at the Kennel isn't what we wanted,, far from it, but Jon, Mike and the Brigadier Colin Mace gathered, with a beer, outside Mad Squirrel upon the fans return to Watford. You probably know how this one goes but you will also hear a clip of the latest Hornet Heaven and you...

After a terrible away performance at Preston in the week, it felt - for 75 minutes at least - that Watford were going to finish with nothing. However, two goals from two substitutes saw the Hornets run out 2-1 winners for the second weekend in a row. Tom Cleverley made six changes to the team that lost at Deepdale and Jon, DCW, Jason and Mike gathered outside the Hornet Shop and while the players,...

Watford are back to winning ways, and we were there to see an intriguing afternoon unfold. Mike, Jas, Jon and Kieran convened at Full Time to talk through a thrilling win for the Hornets, trying to work out what Watford’s best starting XI is along the way. You can also hear from makeshift Right Wing Back Ryan Porteous, who spoke to DCW the day before the game. Another three points. Another From th...

Watford lose away for the second time this season, and let in an early goal AGAIN, but Jon, Jordi and Adam discuss the lose and if it was Watford's own doing or just a series of unfotunate moments. Did the three changes and two early subs limit Tom Cleverley's ability to make changes to adjust the game substantially? And if there is an area to focus on and improve - where is it? As well as discuss...

Watford are back and so are the FTRE crew to discuss a cliche game of two halves. Jon, Colin, Jason and DCW gather outside Mad Squrrel to breakdown Watford performance - what and who caused a Watford turn around, which only fell a little short. Also we discuss the impact and influence of Tom Cleverley and you'll hear this week's Fan Chat with the man himself. COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See...

You might have had problem getting Oasis tickets this weekend, but during August Watford didn't have any problems getting a win or two. However, that run of wins came to an end with a defeat at Bramell Lane against the Blades of Sheffield. Jon, Jordi, Kieran and DCW met to discuss the turning points of the game, Tom Cleverley substitution choices and how the Hornets did going behind to a compariat...

In our first data podcast of the season, Matt Furniss, Watford fan and Opta data guru, returns and joins Jon and DCW to analyses the Hornets start to the season and look at the performances in a slightly different way? What are the chances of Watford getting relegated? Why is Matt excited about new signing, Piere Dwonah And what on earth do stats people mean by/calculate momentum on one of their f...

Post-Match - Watford 2-1 Derby - The beautiful Hornets make it 4 wins out of 4 after a 2-1 home win against Derby County. DCW, Jason and Jordi gather outside the Hornet Shop to discuss the teams first comeback win, how the players and Head Coach Tom Cleverly reacted to conceding early. We are living in strange times as Watford just keep on winning. COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

As part of the new weekly fans press conferences, a group of 'fans media' got to ask a few questions of Scott Duxbury. It's not often we hear directly from the club's Chairman and CEO so we thought we would get it out to you as soon as possible. You can take it all in and chat with Friends and family about it at the game on Saturday, at home to Derby. Do get intouch with your thoughts and reaction...

Mike, Jon and Jas convened after the Stoke game to discuss Watford’s third win from three, as Tom Cleverley and his Hornets continue their perfect start to the season. The lads talk through the win, which seemed to be inspired by the half time introduction of Yaser Larouci, building on a hard fought but largely even first half showing. You can also hear from new Watford Women Head Coach Renee Hect...

Watford swept aside Milton Keynes as the first home game of the 2024/25 season ended in a 5-0 romp for Tom Cleverley’s Hornets. Tom Ince celebrated his new contract with a hat-trick, while captain for the night Mattie Pollock marked the occasion with a thumping header. There were also a number of eye-catching debuts with Rocco Vata and goal scoring Kwadwo Baah turning in exciting showings. Jon, Mi...

Mike and Adam were at the Den on Saturday to see Watford’s exciting opening day win against Millwall, and joined Jon to discuss all of the action for this, the brand new From the Rookery End podcast. The trio talk through Watford’s performances in the three key areas of defence, midfield and attack, discuss the squad depth and future battles for a starting XI berth. Join us in luxuriating in Watfo...